Driving an exotic car doesn’t just mean turning the heads. It also means attracting extra attention from law enforcement officials.
If an unnamed Swiss man didn’t already know this, he knows it now. The world’s most expensive speeding ticket was handed down to a Swiss millionaire for driving his Ferrari Testarossa at 85 miles per hour.
Although 85 miles per hour is nowhere near the top speed of this car, which sports a 4.9-liter, 428 horsepower engine, it’s fast enough to cost the driver a fortune.
The driver was charged the equivalent of $290,000 for speeding through a village. The man was going 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, and Swiss officials assessed the fine based on his wealth.
The Ferrari driver owns a nearby villa and five exotic vehicles. His offence angered the court, which claimed the man was acting out of a “pure desire for speed.”
Fortunately, for Texans, there are ways to drive a Ferrari that won’t get you quite as much attention for the Swiss cops.
Exotic car rental is one option that is increasing in popularity. Instead of hassling with car payments, automobile storage, insurance, and maintenance, drivers can simply drive a dream car for a day.
You won’t find a Bentley at the Hertz counter, but you can find one to rent using any of a number of online directories of exotic car rental companies. One of the very best is http://www.rentexoticcars.net.
Another great choice is joining an exotic car club. Car club members have access to an entire garage of exotic cars.
A third alternative is a dream car driving tour. Automotive dream tour participants get to drive several exotic vehicles over the course of a single day. They can compare vehicles and enjoy some of the most beautiful roads in Texas.
Learn more about a dream car tour for yourself or for a gift by visiting DFW Drive Your Dream. Public tours are given in cities throughout Texas and corporate events are offered throughout the United States. Take a peak at photos from our recent tours on DFW Elite Auto Rental.com’s Facebook page.
Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer, specializing in web content and technical writing.
